Supervisor Lab

Premier; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety laboratory in East London is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 standards, and manage laboratory personnel. The ideal candidate has experience in laboratory management, analytical accuracy, and training. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality control and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing laboratory personnel and operations.
• Ability to ensure compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 standards.
• Skills in conducting training and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate laboratory operations.
• Conduct training on methods and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage internal audits and document control systems.
• Monitor laboratory performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Catering

Apache Commons

Architectural Design

Human Resources Administration

Accident Investigation

Job description

Job Description

To supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the laboratory within the mill ensuring compliance with ISO / IEC 17025 food safety and quality standards. This includes managing personnel ensuring analytical accuracy maintaining equipment and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervise laboratory personnel and trainees

Schedule daily work activities and ensure workload balance

Conduct training on methods & procedures as well as competency assessments and ensure effective implementation of ISO 17025

Ensure all testing is conducted in line with ISO / IEC 17025 SANAS and internal SOPs

Coordinate internal audits management reviews and cross-functional audits Approve test results certificates of analysis (COAs) and release of product

Maintain the laboratorys document control system (SOPs WI forms)

Monitor and trend lab performance through control charts proficiency testing and non-conformance logs

Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to testing errors or deviations

Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with mill safety protocols

Report results and non-conformances to relevant departments in a timely manner

Plan maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment always ensure accuracy of equipment and results

Represent the laboratory during customer or auditor visits

Manage timeous collation of results and compilation of reports which will ensure actions taken are effective

Act as Deputy to the Food Safety Team Leader ensuring continuity and support of the Food Safety Management System

Assist the Manager with departmental functions such as assuming a second-in-charge role when required

Assist with ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000 through training validation / verification of control measures and maintenance of prerequisite programs requirements across the mill

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Catering,Apache Commons,Architectural Design,Human Resources Administration,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Quality Control

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1